Section 4 • Repair Procedures
Part No. 227656
GR-20J • GR-26J
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September 2016
STEER AXLE COMPONENTS
10-2
Steer Cylinder
How to Remove the Steer
Cylinder
Note: When removing a hose assembly or fitting,
the O-ring on the fitting and/or hose end must be
replaced and then torqued to specification during
installation. Refer to Section 2,
Hydraulic Hose and
Fitting Torque Specifications.
1 Turn the key switch to platform control and pull
out the red Emergency Stop button to the on
position at both the ground and platform
controls.
Note: Rotate the red Emergency Stop button at
platform control one quarter turn in a clockwise
direction to restore the power supply. The red
Emergency Stop button returns automatically to
the out, or on position.
2 Turn the wheels at the steer end of the
machine, 20° to 25° to the right.
3 Turn the key switch to off position and push in
the red Emergency Stop button to the off
position at both the ground and platform
controls.
4 Block the wheels at the non-steer end of the
machine.
5 Remove the pin retaining fasteners from the top
of the steer cylinder barrel-end pivot pin.
6 Center a lifting jack under the drive chassis at
the steer end of the machine.
7 Raise the machine approximately
6 inches / 15 cm. Place blocks under the
chassis for support.
Crushing hazard. The chassis
could fall if not properly supported.
8 Turn the wheels at the steer end of the machine
fully to the left.
9 Tag, disconnect and plug the steer cylinder
hydraulic hoses. Cap the fittings on the
cylinder.
Bodily injury hazard. Spraying
hydraulic oil can penetrate and
burn skin. Loosen hydraulic
connections very slowly to allow
the oil pressure to dissipate
gradually. Do not allow oil to squirt
or spray.
10 Remove the pin retaining fasteners from the
steer cylinder rod-end pivot pin. Set the
washers to the side. Discard the cotter pin.
Note: Always replace the cotter pin with a new one
when removing the fasteners.
11 Carefully remove the steer cylinder from the
machine.